Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Li Qing's demise was marked by public spectacle, where his flesh was sold as a gruesome delicacy. His remains were sent to the Wang family, mourning the loss of General Wang De Yong. The real target of anger was Xixia, specifically Li Liang Zuo, whose actions had provoked the Song Dynasty. The Xixia envoy, Manmei, faced hostility upon his arrival in Xijing, realizing the gravity of his situation. After five days of waiting without a summons, Manmei met Sima Guang, who expressed the Song Dynasty's readiness for war, highlighting their military strength. Manmei, aware of Xixia's weakened position, sought to negotiate peace. Sima Guang dismissed Manmei's compensation offer, insisting on a higher price for the consequences of Li Qing's actions. Eventually, Manmei offered two thousand warhorses and Aoi salt, but Sima Guang demanded this per person for the Iron Hawks captured by the Song, totaling 800 sets. Manmei, realizing the dire situation, agreed to the terms, acknowledging the ruthlessness of the Song Dynasty.

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